When The Walt Disney World Resort was looking for an architect to design its new Disney's Yacht Club Resort, they found the perfect candidate in noted architect, Robert A. M. Stern. Stern was known for his designs of East Coast seaside homes and he brought his expertise of the New England seashore hotels of the late 1800's to the project.

Unlike the casual atmosphere of its sister resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort, the resort has more of a quiet, understated sophisticated elegance about it. The nautical theme is enhanced with brass fixtures and rich millwork. The exterior of this stately resort is of gray and white clapboard and the walkways are lined with Japanese elms, crepe myrtle and magnolias, with gardenias and roses found in the brick courtyards. The East Coast seaside theme is prominent in this area with a lighthouse at the end of the dock that services Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Resort. The five-storey Resort has a total of 630 guest rooms all decorated in the New England yacht-club style.

For groups requiring meeting facilities, these resorts offers 73,000 square feet of meeting space, a 52,000 square foot convention center with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. The Harbor Ballroom is over 36,000 square feet and can accommodate 2,800 guests for dinner. With 21 breakout rooms, a business center, satellite up/down link capabilities, vast exhibit capabilities, and comprehensive meeting support, the Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts conference facility is a very attractive location for businesses.

Accommodation

Standard Rooms

Standard View - sleeps up to 5. 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Garden View - sleeps up to 5. 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed

Lagoon or Pool View - sleeps up to 5. 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Facilities include :- Free Wi-Fi, Air-conditioning, TV, Mini Bar, Hairdryer, Iron & Board, Coffee Maker and In-room Safe.

Rooms & Suites with Club-Level Service

Standard View - Club Level - sleeps up to 5. 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed

Garden View - Club Level - sleeps up to 4. 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed

Lagoon or Pool View - Club Level - sleeps up to 4. 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed

Deluxe Room - Club Level - sleeps up to 4. 2 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom Suite - Club Level - sleeps up to 4. 2 King Beds

Includes All Room Amenities, Plus: DVD Player

Club Level Amenities include :- Evening Turndown, Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, Complimentary fax assistance, Pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning, Complimentary health club access, Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge.

Dining

Yatchsman Steakhouse

The Yachtsman Steakhouse is located in the Yacht Club and is open daily from 5.30pm until 10pm, for Dinner Service only. The Yachtsman will provide you with an exceptional fine dining experience, serving it's speciality of mouthwatering top class steaks. Being a Signature Restaurant the menu changes frequently so that only the best, freshest ingredients are used. Dishes of the highest standard and quality are consistently served here.

The Restaurant has a wonderful New England Nautical theme, it has been classically decorated, with warm lighting that offers a relaxing ambience. The dining area has been split into small spaces, but the circular dining room offers great views of the Resorts Stormalong Bay.

The Captain's Grille

The Captain's Grille is located to the left of the Lobby in the Yacht Club and is open daily serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Step back in time into this New England, nautically themed old-fashioned Yacht Club. With it tables adorned with compass motifs, brass portholes, sailboats and walled murals depicting seascapes, you'll soon find yourself all at sea!

Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar & Grill

Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar & Grill is located lake side of Stormalong Bay, this convenient Poolside Bar also offers a quick-counter service outdoor restaurant. A small amount of outdoor seating of tables with parasols is available, as well as oversized wooden bar chairs located in front of the bar itself.

The Bar continues with the Nautical theming of the Resort and has some great storm lanterns hanging from the ceiling creating an authentic effect. As well as a full bar service, if you're feeling a little peckish there is a Bar Menu with a few Appetisers, if you want more substantial eats then at the centre of the building is the ordering station for the Counter-Service Menu.

Recreation
The Resort has a feature 3 acre themed aquatic playground including a water slide

Yellow area is the kids section near the Yacht Club
Blue is the 'Lazy River'. NB some parts of this are 8ft deep and the current can be quite strong
Red line is the slide. NB entry to slide is across the path, you have to leave the main pool area.

There are 3 further pools for those who want to relax in peace and quiet. For those who like to be active, then you can have a game of Tennis or Volleyball, a Jogging trail and Fitness Centre are also available. You can also hire Bikes and Boats for those who would like to sail on the lagoon. The kids can entertain themselves either in the Playground or Games Arcade. There is also the Sandcastle Club which is available from 5pm to 11.45pm for children aged 4 to 12. It offers free arcade games, Sega/Nintendo, board games, Apple computers, movies and toys.
Complimentary Yoga is also offered every morning on the beach.

SERVICES AND AMENITIES:

• Parking
• Valet Parking
• Bus Transportation
• Security Guard
• Free Wi-Fi
• Babysitting/Childcare Services
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
• Coin Operated Laundry facilities - located at each quiet pool and near room 1063 (Disney's Yacht Club Resort). Cost is $1 each to wash and dry and detergent can be purchased from a vending machine for $1.
• Express Check-out
• Refillable Mugs - Around $11 plus tax for a 12 oz. mug and free refills are available at Hurricane Hanna's and Beaches and Cream
• Poolside bar
• Complimentary local newspaper delivery
• ATM machine - located in the lobby
• Shops: Fittings and Fairings Clothes and Notions (clothing, sundries and character merchandise)
• Beauty/Barber Shop - Periwig's Beauty and Barber Salon is located in the Central Common area and is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services offered include hair care, facials, waxing, manicures and pedicures
• Daily Maid Service
• Vending and Ice Machines - located on each floor near the elevators
• Facsimile service
• Shoeshine - touch Housekeeping on your in-room phone to request

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